Re: Update (K)Ubuntu 8.04 to 8.10

2008-11-13 Thread Greg Rundlett
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM, Brian Chabot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Greg Rundlett wrote: >> I've been through the upgrade process and I'm still getting used to KDE 4. >> >> I'm frustrated by not being able to have a customized panel with >> direct launchers for all my favorite applicati

Re: buying a laptop either bare or with Ubuntu

2008-11-13 Thread Bill McGonigle
> My daughter's laptop has a failing disk drive. I've backed up her data. > The laptop is old enough that we want to replace it. I'm looking for > suggestions as to where I can get a reasonable laptop with Ubuntu or > simply bare. I can handle the Ubuntu installation. > > Dell no longer offers U

Re: buying a laptop either bare or with Ubuntu

2008-11-13 Thread mark
Walmart still sells laptops with Linux preloaded on-line: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Computers/Laptop-Computers/All-Laptop-Computers/_/N-3xtzZaq9c?catNavId=69&ic=48_0&path=0%3A3944%3A3951%3A4070&ref=125875.183815+50.500592 mark ___ gnhlug-dis

Re: buying a laptop either bare or with Ubuntu

2008-11-13 Thread Nikkiana H.
Actually, Dell does sell them on the web, you just have to go to the right second on the website to find it. (In the Laptops & Mini dropdown nav, it's under Open Source PCs). If you try to go through the selector thing on the main page, the only thing that shows up with Ubuntu is the Mini. But to

buying a laptop either bare or with Ubuntu

2008-11-13 Thread Lloyd Kvam
My daughter's laptop has a failing disk drive. I've backed up her data. The laptop is old enough that we want to replace it. I'm looking for suggestions as to where I can get a reasonable laptop with Ubuntu or simply bare. I can handle the Ubuntu installation. Dell no longer offers Ubuntu on th

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Nov, Photographic prowess via Linux tools

2008-11-13 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Who  : Máirín Duffy, Interaction Designer, Red Hat Engineering What : Techniques for creating and adjusting photos Where: Martha's Exchange Day  : Thur 20 Nov **Next Week** Time : 6:00 PM for grub, 7:30 PM for discussion :: Overview Máirín Duffy is back to demonstrate the powerful image crea

Re: OT: The Matrix... is a Windows app?

2008-11-13 Thread Thomas Charron
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 7:48 PM, Michael ODonnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1886349 > > ObLinux: the very last line... BBWHAHAHHA.. "Looks like you tried to save humanity.. Want some help?" :-D -- -- Thomas ___

Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2008 OpenStreetMap Overview

2008-11-13 Thread Jerry Feldman
When: November 19, 2008 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A) Topic: OpenStreetMap Overview Moderator: Richard Weait Location: MIT Building E51, Room 376 Richard will discuss OpenStreetMap in his engaging and enthusiastic style. You'll learn a bit about the history of OSM, but not so much that you fall asleep.